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1 Report and Statistics FIFA World Youth Championship Netherlands YEARS FIFA Fédération Internationale de Football Association Report and Statistics FIFA World Youth Championship Netherlands June 2 July 2005

6 Overall Analysis Technical and Tactical Analysis players on the wings, as they had key roles in attack and defence. The teams operating with a five-man midfield used either one defensive player, two wingers and two attacking men (Ukraine, Syria and Morocco) or two defensive players, two wingers and one attacking midfielder (Chile). The teams employing three strikers (Netherlands, Germany, USA) had one centre forward and two wide players who dropped back into midfield when possession was lost to help out with defensive duties, thus transforming the formation to When a team played with a pair of strikers, one of the two men dropped back into a slightly deeper position in certain situations. As for the teams with one man up front, the striker pushed right up and held up the ball to give the midfielders time to drive forward (e.g. Spain and Colombia). It was evident that the success of each team s system was dependent on the quality of the players. In some cases, it seemed that the system employed was not necessarily the best choice given the quality of the players selected. It was also notable that very few of the teams were able to adapt their tactics. Once they had chosen a system, they stuck to it. Swift transition defence through the midfield. Another alternative was for players like Mikel (9, Nigeria), Maduro (6, Netherlands), Aliiev (8, Ukraine) and Cesc (17, Spain) to play disguised, raking passes to the front men. Outstanding individuals Although football is a team sport first and foremost, outstanding individuals still have an important role to play. These players can use their exceptional skills to influence the flow of play or even decide the final result of a game. They enjoy special status in their team, serving as key elements in a team s game plan and team-mates always try to play the ball to them. They give the game a little something extra and can be relied upon to make a difference when it counts. Players of this ilk in the tournament included Messi (18, Argentina), Mikel (9, Nigeria) and Cesc (17, Spain). Messi, in particular, demonstrated perfectly during the final that despite their virtuoso talents going forward these players also lent a hand when the team was defending. Not only did he impress with quick dribbling and by creating openings for team-mates, but he also broke down opponents attacks and battled competitively for the ball. 8 Playing systems and tactics The FIFA World Youth Championship 2005 in the Netherlands witnessed a diverse range of tactical set-ups. The teams employed some different tactics in an effort to strike an effective balance between attack and defence. Ukraine, Egypt and Morocco all operated with a three-man defence, usually comprising a central defender stationed just behind two stoppers, who marked either man-to-man or on a more flexible, zonal basis. Most of the teams (16 out of 24) preferred a back four with zonal marking. Finalists Nigeria went for a variation on this with a sweeper sitting just behind the other three defenders. In midfield, there was a selection of three-, four- and five-man formations. With the three-man set-up, as favoured by the Netherlands, Germany and Korea Republic, one player took up a deep position in front of the defence and was supported by two men in the channels on either side. The four-man midfield consisted of either two defensive midfielders and two wide men (e.g. Spain, Brazil, Colombia and China PR) or a diamond formation with a defensive midfielder in the centre, two men in the channels on either side and an attacking midfielder pushing up behind the strikers (e.g. Italy, Japan and Turkey). Both Spain and Colombia offered an interesting variation by playing with three players in front of the two central midfielders and having just one man up front. Argentina used a similar system, but with a pair of strikers and a line of three players in front of the centrally positioned defensive midfielder. This system required a huge amount of running by the Being able to switch quickly from defence to attack and vice versa is becoming an increasingly important skill in today s football. When on the attack, teams are becoming much more careful not to lose possession. Remaining organised behind the ball is one of the most effective ways of thwarting opponents attacks. Argentina, Nigeria, Spain, Colombia, Brazil and the Netherlands were all well organised when going forward. Five or six players stayed behind the ball to form a secure defensive unit that was supported by the retreating attackers when possession was lost. Depending on the quality of a team and the situation, efforts to win back possession focused either on harrying the ball carrier or loading up the midfield or defence with extra men so as to pressurise opponents. Teams often failed to cover back quickly enough following set pieces, allowing their opponents to launch dangerous counter attacks. Once possession was secured, teams hit long balls to their speedy strikers (Nigeria, Netherlands, China PR), played quick combinations through the midfield (Argentina, Morocco, Brazil) or individual players such as Owusu (7, Netherlands), El Zhar (10, Morocco) and Abwo (14, Nigeria) quickly dribbled out of Winning mentality There was a clear difference in the level of performances in the group phase and the knockout stages. Teams who had shone in their group matches were not always able to repeat those performances in the knockout rounds. Of the six group winners, only Brazil made it to the semi-finals. Three of them (China PR, USA, Colombia) were eliminated in the last sixteen. Surprises are not uncommon during the group round. Teams that start poorly can raise their game, as is underlined by the fact that Italy and Nigeria all needed a result in their final group game to progress to the round of sixteen. In the knockout stages, teams cannot afford to drop down a gear, as the games are tight and hard-fought and decided by performance on the day. A lapse in concentration or individual error can lose a game. A team s psychological resolve is therefore crucial, particularly in terms of showing commitment and a will to win. Teams with lower expectations, for whom reaching the knockout rounds is a success in itself, have little chance of winning the competition. It is essential that a team remains focused on its objective until the 9

10 Overall Analysis Confederations Analysis 16 South America and Africa continue to dominate youth football. Both continents are producing a steady flow of talented and well-trained youngsters who are consistently making the breakthrough into teams in toplevel domestic competition. It was therefore little surprise to see the four semi-finalists come from these two continents. AFC (China PR, Japan, Korea Republic, Syria) China PR impressed many by defeating Turkey, the Ukraine and Panama in the group stage. In their round-of-16 clash with Germany, the Chinese twice took the lead but could not hold on to it and eventually conceded a decisive third goal shortly before full-time. In the group stage, Japan showed great team morale by twice bouncing back from being a goal down to secure draws against Benin and Australia. They also played well, primarily in the second half, in their opening match (against the Dutch), coming very close to an equaliser. However, luck had deserted them by the time they played Morocco in the round of 16. The Africans scored a goal in secondhalf injury time to seal the Japanese fate. Syria provided the tournament s major surprise. The players in their compact defensive unit played many long balls up to the team s speedy strikers, and this tactic paid off against Italy, and at times against Canada. In the round of 16, a penalty converted by the Brazilians shortly before half-time proved to be the only goal of the game. Despite being drawn in one of the most difficult groups, Korea Republic were only two goals away from qualifying for the round of 16 as one of the best third-placed teams. The Koreans did themselves justice in all three games, showing great spirit against Nigeria by turning a one-goal half-time deficit into a 2-1 victory in the closing stages of the match. They needed a point in the final match against Brazil, but it was to prove elusive. CAF (Benin, Egypt, Morocco, Nigeria) In 2003, no African team made it past the round of 16, but two years later, Nigeria and Morocco both reached the semi-finals. African champions Nigeria had to wait until their third group match before securing their ticket for the round of 16. They then defeated Ukraine, the Dutch hosts (in a dramatic penalty shootout) and finally Morocco to emulate their 1989 compatriots in reaching the World Youth Championship final. In a dramatic match with a host of chances for both sides, the Africans were finally defeated by two penalty kicks. Morocco, the team that finished fourth in the African qualifiers to claim the final spot, qualified for the round of 16 with some ease. In their first knockout match, a goal in the 92 nd minute secured victory over Japan. Goalkeeper Boukadi then proved to be the hero in the quarter-final showdown with Italy, saving three penalties, including two in the decisive penalty shootout. However, in the semis, the Moroccans failed to take revenge on Nigeria, the team that had denied them a place in the final of the African qualifiers. Despite taking a 1-0 lead in the play-off for third place, a couple of individual mistakes meant that Morocco had to settle for fourth place. Benin were playing in their first FIFA final competition. Thanks to their tactics, which were based around counter-attacks, they took the lead in two of their three group matches. However, the energy expended in taking those leads was one of the reasons why they had to settle for two draws. Benin failed to reach the round of 16, but only because Japan scored one more goal. Egypt wanted to build on their good showing in 2003 when they reached the round of 16. Unfortunately, Argentina, Germany and the USA proved to be too much of a formidable hurdle in the group stage. Furthermore, the Egyptian cause was not helped by the red cards shown to two players during the first match against Germany. CONCACAF (Canada, Honduras, Panama, USA) The USA qualified for the round of 16 by winning their group on the back of impressive performances against Argentina (2-0), Germany (0-0) and Egypt (1-0). The team was well balanced, organised and disciplined and many expected them to go further than the round of 16. In the end, Italy proved to be too strong, despite the Americans taking the lead shortly before half-time. Canada knew that victory over Italy in their last group match would secure their passage to the round of 16. The Europeans, however, proved to be up to the task. The Canadians were well organised and compact in defence, but they lacked the necessary power and creativity up front. Panama were hoping to secure their first victory in a FIFA event, but the strength of opposition such as China, Turkey and Ukraine put paid to that dream. Panama conceded an early goal in most of their games, thereby dashing the coach s plan of keeping the games goalless for as long as possible. For Honduras, qualifying for the event was also a success in itself, but they stood little chance against the international experience of Spain, Morocco and Chile. Crushing defeats were a fair reflection of the gulf between the teams. The Honduran players were full of motivation and wanted to equalise straight away, but in doing so, they left too many gaps at the back. On the whole, the confederation would surely have expected more. It was also surprising that Mexico and Costa Rica, two teams with good FIFA pedigrees, failed to qualify for Netherlands CONMEBOL (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia) It looked like Argentina were using the group stages to compensate for their lack of pre-tournament preparation. After initial problems up front, the Argentines improved with each passing game and approached the round of 16 in top form. In the knock-out stage, they had to win three mini-finals against Colombia, Spain and Brazil to reach the final itself. As expected, Nigeria proved to be a tough final hurdle, but thanks to two penalties from Messi, the most impressive team in the event prevailed and claimed the trophy for the fifth time. As usual, defending champions Brazil were well organised in terms of technique and tactics. The defence was well drilled and compact and kept their goal intact until the quarter-final encounter with Germany. The Brazilians moved the ball around well but in the semi-finals, they lacked the power up front to pierce the well organised Argentines, who showed great determination and effective counter-attacking. Colombia once again underlined the association s systematic youth work. In the group stage, none of their opponents could live with the Colombians dynamic combination play or changes of pace. However, Argentina proved to be a bridge too far in the round of 16. Colombia took the lead halfway through the second half, but the Argentines reacted immediately, turned up the heat on their opponents and eventually scored the winner in extra time. Chile travelled to the Nether lands determined to prove that the association s youth development work is bearing fruit. Qualifying for the finals was seen as a success in its own right, but in their four matches 17

11 Overall Analysis Confederations Analysis in the Netherlands, Chile experienced a mixture of highs and lows. The euphoria of a 7-0 victory over Honduras was followed by deflation just two days later as Chile crashed to Spain by the same score. Thanks to the number of goals scored, Chile achieved their minimum objective to make the round of 16 by claiming one of the places on offer for the best third-placed teams. But their match against the host nation proved to be the end of the road. OFC (Australia) pointing European trend, as, with the exception of Spain, no European team has reached the semi-finals since Of the seven teams that qualified for the event, six reached the round of 16 and four made the quarter-finals. But that was as good as it got for Germany (v. Brazil, extra time), Spain (v. Argentina), Italy (v. Morocco, penalty shootout) and the Netherlands (v. Nigeria, penalty shootout). The three other teams Turkey, Ukraine and Switzerland had already been knocked out, the Turks and the Ukrainians in the round of 16, and the Swiss in the group stage. What were the reasons for this disappointing showing? A lack of preparation or a lack of extraordinary players? Did the teams fail to give the tournament the attention it deserved? Were the players tired? The answer could not lie with the technical staff, as all European teams had several assistant coaches, doctors, physiotherapists, etc. to provide the players with the best possible care. However, teams from other continents (Africa, South America) enjoyed better results. Whatever the reasons may be, they must be analysed by the associations concerned. Do their clubs pay enough attention to youth football? Are talented youngsters integrated into teams in the highest division (such as in Colombia, for example, where teams in the top flight must have at least one U-20 player on the pitch, or in Argentina, the majority of whose players in this event have already made a breakthrough into the first team of clubs in the top division)? There can be no doubt that professional clubs must be encouraged to give exceptional young talent an opportunity to develop in their first teams. reprises avant de s incliner de justesse en fin de match. Le Japon a fait preuve d un mental solide dans les matches de groupes en égalisant après avoir été mené deux fois (contre le Bénin et l Australie). Auparavant, l équipe avait bien résisté aux Pays-Bas, surtout en deuxième mi-temps, et aurait presque pu égaliser. En huitièmes de finale contre le Maroc, la chance a manqué aux Japonais. Le but concédé dans les arrêts de jeu de la deuxième période était synonyme d élimination. La Syrie a été l une des surprises du tournoi. L équipe jouait à partir d une défense compacte de long ballons sur les attaquants rapides. Cette tactique a vu le jour contre l Italie et en partie contre le Canada. En huitièmes de finale, contre le Brésil, un penalty pour les Sud-américains juste avant la fin de la première période a mis fin au parcours des Syriens. Il aura manqué à la Corée juste deux buts dans l un des groupes les plus relevés pour atteindre les huitièmes de finale. L équipe s est révélée comme un adversaire valeureux, volontaire contre le Nigeria pour retourner un 0-1 à la pause en une victoire 2-1. Le point nécessaire contre le Brésil a cependant manqué. CAF (Bénin, Egypte, Maroc, Nigeria) Après 2003, où toutes les équipes africaines avaient été éliminées à l issue des huitièmes de finale, le Nigeria et le Maroc ont cette fois défendu l honneur du continent en se qualifiant pour les demi-finales. Le Nigeria, champion d Afrique, n a obtenu sa qualification que lors du dernier match de groupes, mais s est amélioré par la suite et a battu l Ukraine, les Pays-Bas (à l issue d une séance de tirs au but dramatique) et enfin le Maroc, pour se qualifier pour sa deuxième finale de Championnat du Monde Juniors, après Après un match à rebondissements avec de nombreuses occasions de buts des deux côtés, les Africains ont dû s incliner. Le Maroc, qualifié de justesse pour la compétition finale, n a eu aucun mal à atteindre le deuxième tour. En huitièmes de finale contre le Japon, le but décisif a été inscrit à la 92 e minute. Le gardien, Bourkadi, a été le héro du quart de finale contre l Italie. Il a arrêté trois penalties, dont deux lors de la séance des tirs au but. En demi-finales, la revanche contre le Nigeria après l élimination dans Coupe d Afri- 18 Australia, representing Oceania for one of the last times, failed to qualify from a very evenly balanced group. Two draws against Benin and Japan and a resounding defeat at the hands of the Dutch sealed their early exit. However, they were just 3 minutes away from securing a 1-0 victory over Japan in their final group match, a result that would have secured their passage into the round of 16. UEFA (Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine) The European teams at this World Youth Championship continued a somewhat disap- L Amérique du Sud et l Afrique jouent toujours un rôle proéminent dans le football juniors. Les deux continents sont de véritables viviers de talents, qui sont bien formés et intégrés tôt dans les équipes des meilleurs championnats nationaux. Il n est donc pas étonnant de retrouver exclusivement ces équipes dans le dernier carré. AFC (Chine RP, Corée, Japon, Syrie) La Chine RP a convaincu en matches de groupes avec trois victoires, contre la Turquie, l Ukraine et Panamá. En huitièmes de finale, contre l Allemagne, la Chine a mené à deux 19

16 Overall Analysis Story of the Championship 28 Group Stage It quickly became clear which team would dominate proceedings in Group A. The Netherlands excelled in all three group matches, leaving their opponents with little chance of claiming a point, with the notable exception of Japan in the closing stages of their match. The other three teams in the group had different football philosophies, but were on an equal footing in terms of strength. Japan secured second place thanks to a late goal against Australia in their last match, but Benin ran them close with the Africans only missing out as the Japanese had scored one goal more. At the end of the group phase, Australia, who also had two points, were stranded at the foot of the table but only due to their inferior goal difference (-3) when compared to Japan and Benin. The balance of power in Group B was established as early as the first matchday. Whereas China, the Ukraine and Turkey were more or less on the same level, as shown by the close results in the matches between the three teams, Panama struggled to keep pace with their rivals. China claimed top spot with a maximum haul of nine points, while the Ukraine and Turkey also qualified for the round of 16 thanks to victories over Panama and a draw in their head-to-head clash. Spain and Morocco kicked off proceedings in Group C with a close game that saw the Iberians, with their maturity, character and greater comfort on the ball, just prevail in the face of the North Africans pace and movement. Meanwhile, Chile s thrashing of the inexperienced Hondurans would later prove crucial in securing their place in the next round by dint of scoring more goals than the third-placed teams in other groups. With their imaginative yet well-structured play, the Spaniards showed themselves to be head and shoulders above their group rivals. Morocco impressed with a refreshing and attacking style of football that was backed up by a solid defence. In the space of three days, Chile experienced the highs and lows of the game, with the 7-0 win against Honduras followed by a 7-0 defeat to Spain, though it is fair to say that the latter result was somewhat flattering for the Spaniards. Unfortunately, Honduras never looked likely to finish in the group s top three places. The matches in Group D were even and hard fought affairs. There was little to choose between the four teams the USA, Argentina, Germany and Egypt with each having a good understanding at the back, although playing styles and tactics differed. Each team employed a style of football that best suited its culture and the quality of its players. All showed great respect for their opponents. The group was a very tight one, but victory over Argentina in their opening match saw the Americans surprisingly finish above the Argentines and Germany. Egypt finished the competition without any points or goals, but deserved more, given their performances in their three matches. Colombia were by far and away the strongest team in Group E, claiming maximum points and scoring six goals to no reply. The defence showed good discipline and the Colombians attacking play was efficient. Syria were a pleasant surprise, using counter-attacks to feed their speedy strikers, a tactic that was particularly successful against Italy. The Italians lost their first two matches but found their form in the crucial final group game, showing the organised, efficient and successful brand of football that is expected from the Azzurri. Canada s defence was well organised, but up front, they lacked the creativity needed to secure a place in the round of 16. Contrasting philosophies, systems and cultures went head-to-head in Group F, which was widely considered to be the strongest in the tournament. The final reckoning was consequently very tightly contested. Thanks to their entertaining, quick-footed football, Brazil and Nigeria outgunned the Korea Republic and Switzerland whose games revolved around sound organisation, discipline and team spirit. Prior to the final round of group matches, all four teams were still in with a chance of reaching the last sixteen. Brazil secured top spot with a 2-0 win over Korea, while three second-half goals gave Nigeria victory over Switzerland and the runners-up position. Having failed to capitalise on the close standings in the group before their final matches, the Koreans and the Swiss were consigned to an early exit. Knockout Stage Round of 16 USA v. Italy 1-3 (1-0) Against an Italian side that had struggled to find its feet in the early stages of the tournament, the USA, fresh from surprising many by winning group D, opened the scoring from the penalty spot just before half-time. It proved to be a game of two halves, however, as the Italians stepped up a gear to claim a 3-1 victory. China PR v. Germany 2-3 (2-2) A thrilling game of football saw China take the lead twice, only for Germany to strike back immediately both times before securing victory in the closing stages of the match. Morocco v. Japan 1-0 (0-0) Morocco versus Japan was an evenly balanced match with countless chances for both teams. It was the North Africans, however, who scored the only goal of the game in the 92 nd minute. Brazil v. Syria 1-0 (1-0) Brazil needed a penalty kick towards the end of the first half to overcome the underdogs from Syria. Had Al Hamwi s effort in the 75 th minute hit the back of the net rather than the crossbar however, the final score could well have been even more of a surprise. Nigeria v. Ukraine 1-0 (0-0) This match brought together two teams that had not scaled the heights during the group stage, but a solitary late strike from Taiwo swung the match in the African champions favour. 29

17 Overall Analysis Story of the Championship that will go down in World Youth Championship history for the 24 penalties in the decisive shoot-out. Nigeria had the better luck on the night, the Dutch hosts were sporting losers who made an important contribution to the success of the tournament as a whole. Argentina v. Spain 3-1 (1-1) Two goals in two minutes during the second half decided a match that many observers felt would have been a fitting final. Argentina used a high-pressure game to counter the free-passing Spaniards, who lacked the killer instinct on the day. still could not find the back of the net. Suddenly, Argentina won a penalty from out of nowhere and Messi coolly converted to give his team some breathing space. In the second half, a wonderful move down the right wing led to Nigeria s equaliser. But it was the outstanding Messi who secured Argentina s fifth World Youth Championship title by scoring another penalty shortly before the final whistle. Phase de groupes 30 Colombia v. Argentina 1-2 (0-0) The round of 16 s clash of the titans was full of drama and beautiful football. Colombia, one of the most impressive teams in the group stage, were hit on the counter-attack by South American rivals Argentina, who claimed victory in injury time thanks to a longrange effort. Netherlands v. Chile 3-0 (1-0) The Dutch favourites lived up to expectations by taking an early lead and stamping their authority on a Chilean side that in no way disappointed, showing great motivation and excellent technique. Spain v. Turkey 3-0 (2-0) Spain had their opponents on the back foot straight from kick-off, leaving nobody in any doubt as to which team would reach the quarter-finals. A brace from Juanfran in the first 45 minutes effectively ended the game as a contest. Quarter-Finals Morocco v. Italy 2-2, 1-1 (1-0), PSO 4-2 In an exciting and dramatic match, Morocco twice lost the lead to a strengthened Italian side. Goalkeeper Bourkadi emerged as the match-winner for the Africans with three penalty saves (the first in normal time, the other two in the penalty shoot-out). Germany v. Brazil 1-2, 1-1 (0-0) a.e.t. Organisation and discipline versus technique and improvisation. The Germans were on course for the semi-finals until ten minutes before the end of normal time. The Brazilians stepped up a gear in extra time and the Europeans could not hold out. Nigeria v. Netherlands 1-1, 1-1 (1-0), PSO 10-9 Goals at the beginning of each half were the only entries on the score sheet in a match Semi-Finals Brazil v. Argentina 1-2 (0-1) The two great South American rivals cancelled each other out for long periods of this semi-final encounter. Even Messi s opening goal did little to open up the match. Brazil temporarily gained a foothold in the match after equalising, but the Argentines hit back quickly and as against Colombia, they deservedly claimed victory in injury time. Morocco v. Nigeria 0-3 (0-1) Morocco failed in their quest to exact revenge for their penalty shootout defeat at the hand of Nigeria in the African qualifiers. The Nigerians dominated the game from the very first whistle and should have been more than one goal to the good at half-time. The deciding goals came relatively late in the game, but that was due to the Nigerians missing a number of glorious opportunities as well as to a number of stunning saves from the Moroccan goalkeeper. Match for Third Place Brazil v. Morocco 2-1 (0-1) Despite missing a number of key figures due to suspension, Morocco dictated the pace of the game and deservedly took the lead shortly before half-time. In the second half, Brazil pushed forward more, but failed to make the necessary in-roads. However, two individual errors eventually decided the match in favour of the 2003 world champions. Final Argentina v. Nigeria 2-1 (1-0) Nigeria flew out of the traps and had Argentina on the back foot for the first 30 minutes. Wave upon wave of attacks with great variation bore down on Ustari s goal, but Nigeria Le mystère n a pas pesé lourd sur la question de la domination du groupe A. Les Pays-Bas ont convaincu dans chacun de leurs trois matches, leur performances ne laissant aucun point à leurs adversaires (à l exception d un but concédé au Japon dans les dernières minutes). Les trois autres équipes avaient une philosophie du football différente, mais avaient un niveau de jeu plutôt équilibré d un point de vue des rapports de force. Le Japon est parvenu à inscrire un but en fin de match contre l Australie, dans son dernier match de groupes, ce qui lui a assuré la deuxième place du groupe, mais de justesse et seulement grâce à un but de plus inscrit que le Bénin. L Australie a terminé quatrième du groupe, avec deux points également, mais avec une différence de buts plus faible (-3) que le Japon et le Bénin. Dès le premier match de chaque équipe, les rapports de force dans le groupe B sont apparus clairement. La Chine, l Ukraine et la Turquie jouaient à peu près au même niveau, ce qu ont confirmé les résultats serrés, tandis que le Panamá n était pas en mesure de participer à la lutte. La Chine s est finalement imposée avec le maximum de points, tandis que l Ukraine et la Turquie se sont qualifiées pour les huitièmes de finale grâce à une victoire sur le Panamá et un nul dans leur confrontation directe. L Espagne et le Maroc ont ouvert le groupe C dans un match équilibré finalement remporté à l expérience et à la maturité par les Ibériques sur des Maghrébins rapides et mobiles. Le Chili a écrasé le Honduras à qui il manquait l expérience internationale, se donnant ainsi les meilleures chances pour se qualifier pour le deuxième tour, qualification finalement décrochée grâce à un plus grand nombre de buts inscrits que les troisièmes des autres groupes. L Espagne, avec son jeu varié et structuré, était clairement l équipe 31

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